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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.76, 1,386.12 and 376.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.76, 1,386.12 and 376.78 is: 564.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.76 : 1,386.12 = 376.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.76/1,386.12 = 376.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.76x = 1,386.12 × 376.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.76x = 522,262.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,262.29/924.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.75

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